Bonnie Plants Hale's Best Cantaloupe 19.3 oz.
$4.98
A classic heirloom favorite dating from the 1920s, this ribbed melon has a heavily netted skin. Also called muskmelon. Slightly more drought tolerant than most melons, but all melons are more than 90% water. Likes hot weather. Delicious, firm flesh is rich with antioxidants. To save space, plant 1 ft. apart at the base of a trellis where vines can climb. Maturity: 85-days after planting.
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- Ribbed melon with heavily netted skin
- More drought tolerant than some melons, but all melons are 90% water
- Ideal for hot weather and can be grown vertically
- Delicious and rich with antioxidants
- Bonnie Plants has over 70 greenhouses across the country, so our plants dont have to travel far to get to you
| Brand | Bonnie Plants |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual/Perennial | Annual |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Botanical Name | Cucumis melo |
| Container Size | 19.3 oz. |
| Features | Ribbed melon with heavily netted skin. More drought tolerant than some melons, but all melons are 90% water. Ideal for hot weather and can be grown vertically. |
| Hardiness Zones | 13 (60 to 70 F), 12 (50 to 60 F), 11 (40 to 50 F) |
| Harvest Season | Summer/fall |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 12-24 in |
| Mature Width | 48-60 in |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 60-70 days |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Planting Depth | 6 in. |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Plant Type | Cantaloupe |
| Product Height | 8 in. |
| Product Length | 4.25 in. |
| Product Weight | 2 lb. |
| Product Width | 4.25 in. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 42-54 in |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Tree Mature Height Range | Less than 5ft |
| Warranty | If your plant looks dead on arrival or has an issue with the first 10 days after delivery, please contact us with a picture of your plant so we can help get you a new, healthy replacement plant. Please contact orders@bonnieplants.com. |
| Watering Requirements | Twice Weekly |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 119110 |